Kharbar - Santuri, Purulia

Kharbar is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from Santuri and around 66.3 km from Purulia. Garsika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharbar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharbar is 330580. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.88 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kharbar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kharbar

According to the 2011 Census, Kharbar village had a total population of 554 people, including 283 males and 271 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.83%, with male literacy at 61.22% and female literacy at 35.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 401.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kharbar

Kharbar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kharbar

Kharbar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kharbar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kharbar is about 66.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharbar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kharbar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kharbar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kharbar village are given below:

FAQs about Kharbar